放ほう置ち子ご

noun

neglected child; child left to their own devices

Refers to a child whose parents are neglectful, allowing them to roam unsupervised. Often used in contexts of child welfare or social commentary.

See also: 放置

• 放ほう置ち子ごの問もん題だいが地ち域いきで深しん刻こく化かしている。

  The problem of neglected children is becoming more serious in the community.

• 彼かれは放ほう置ち子ごとして育そだち、十じゅう分ぶんな教きょう育いくを受うけられなかった。

  He grew up as a neglected child and didn't receive an adequate education.